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My Dog Is Traveling With Me. What Do I Do?
How
To Condition Your Dog For Car Travel In 3 Easy Steps
Several problems often occur with your dog
while traveling in the car. These problems are mostly the result
of stress and anxiety, especially if your dog is scared or
is not used to being inside a car while the engine is running.
Car travel with your pet may also be a problem if you have
a high strung dog who can't sit still for a long period of
time or if he associates any kind of negative experiences while
traveling in the car.
If you have difficulties getting your dog to step and stay
inside the car, the following suggestions may help alleviate
his fear and can make the car travel experience fun for the
both of you. Do these exercises at least a week before going
on your long trip.
1. While the car is parked in the driveway, open the back
seat and place your dog inside the car. Make sure that the
engine is off so as not to scare him while he is inside. Let
the dog spend some time alone back there with either a snack,
chew bone, or a toy to play with. This will allow him to get
used to being inside the car.
The snack, the chew bone, or the toy that you placed in there
will create a positive experience for him, which will make
the car ride stress free. Take heed: avoid keeping your dog
inside the car for too long in a hot weather!
2. Once your dog is comfortable being in the backseat of the
car, close the door (with the windows rolled down) and get
inside the drivers seat. Stay there for about a minute while
your dog is getting used to the door being closed.
3. Finally, turn on the engine and take him for a short ride
(maybe a trip around the block). Leave his chew bone and toys
inside the car to keep him occupied while he is getting used
to being inside the running car. After the short trip, make
sure that you give him a good treat such as a game of fetch
or a nice walk.
Repeat the same process, increasing the distance of the trip,
until your dog gets to the point where he actually looks forward
to riding in the car. From now you you will then be able to
drive long distances and through high noise areas without disturbing
our upsetting your companion.
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